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LG09 CLF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,328 mi
Last recorded150,328 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 CLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 150,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

various corrosion throughout

Fail 6 Oct 2025 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

various corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Aug 2024 140,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned track rod end (2.1.3 (e))

strut top mounts

Fail 30 Jul 2024 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned track rod end (2.1.3 (e))

strut top mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,845 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,458 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,458 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tread inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads uneven wear side to side

nearside stop lamp dim

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tread inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads uneven wear side to side

nearside stop lamp dim

Fail 30 Jul 2016 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/R upper tail light not working

clutch biting point very low - clutch wear

front tyres going bald on extreme inner edges but not showing ply or cords

uneven front brake pad wear

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,062 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,347 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 37,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,808 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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LG09 CLF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG09 CLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG09 CLF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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